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Monday, 12 December 2011

1001 Sleepless Nights

Baby George has arrived and he is totally gorgeous....and big, weighing in at 9 lbs! He`s my cousin`s baby and I`m hoping to catch up with him and his mum and dad when Zaki and I are back in England over the holidays - just 5 more sleeps before we`re off and I have so much to do!

So today I finished the top of what will be known as the 1001 Sleepless Nights quilt (it`s not that bad is it?) and while I like it, I don`t love it. I feel like it needs a contrast colour to shake it into life - perhaps an orange binding. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Like baby George, the quilt is going to be a healthy size and will really only be used in the coming few months for a bit of rolling on (I love it when babies roll) as it is far too big to put near a newborn but I like to give and receive something a child can grew in to.

In my ramshackle way of making quilts, I haven`t given much thought to the back yet but this baby needs to be on the plane on Saturday so a decision needs to be made soon.

You are of course a very clever bunch and guessed straight away that the fabric I had received was of course Echo in the warm colourway. To say I love it is a slight understatement. I ordered it from Julie during a manic sale over Black Friday when she had a crazy 20% off everything in her shop. It was a bit of a tussle and very hit and miss as to whether I would get some but in the end, all was well.

I have no idea what I`m going to do with it but it`s mine all mine!

Off to check out all the amazing crazy giveaways - so wanted to join in but didn`t get to make anything in time. Stupid flu.

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Wow, 9lb that would make your eyes cross. I bet you can't wait to see baby George. There is nothing quite like a new baby!!!I really like your quilt, I love all the shades and colours, they look great together.

I'd do a bright back... It just seems to need something to liven it up...all the fabrics go well together - too well? Needs something vivid. Congrats on Echo - hoping I will find some in my stocking!!!

hmmmm, I see what you mean about a contrasting color, and I agree with another commenter about perhaps papaya, or an off-orange color, something between orange and yellow? I love the quilt, it's beautiful and will be a treasure for years to come. what a lovely gift for a child. I hope you're feeling better. Safe travels to you and your family. and happy holidays too! take good care Annabella.

What a clever (and funny) name! If you haven't already settled on a plan for the plus quilt, what about adding some embroidery or hand quilting in the white section? Maybe that could give it some zing?

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Originally from the UK, I now live in the beautiful city of Marrakech, Morocco along with my wonderful husband and gorgeous but cheeky 5 year old son. When not helping to run our riad in the medina (old town), I'm discovering a passion for quilting, I'm a keen amateur photographer, I love cooking and enjoy making jewelry using semi-precious stones and silver.